Macro glossary

Term Premium

The extra yield investors demand to hold longer-duration bonds instead of rolling short-duration bonds.

Definition

The term premium is the component of long-term Treasury yields that is not explained by expected future short rates. A compressed or negative term premium helps explain inverted yield curves without requiring extreme recession expectations.

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